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A street procession moves along a dirt path shaded by trees, with several drummers playing large drums and cymbals. A man in a dark brown shirt in the foreground holds a hand cymbal, standing beside a white SUV with large speakers strapped to its roof. Behind the drummers, colourful umbrellas and red and orange flags mark the procession. Other men in white and light shirts and dhotis walk and play instruments among the crowd.

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A procession on a dirt road between trees and dry scrub under a pale sky. In the foreground, drummers in white dhotis and shirts play large barrel drums with red and maroon fabric covers, one drummer in a brown shirt and another in a white shirt with orange cloth. Behind them, a larger group of people in white dhotis, saris and shirts walks in a line, some carrying colourful multi-tiered umbrellas or canopies in orange, red and yellow. Vehicles are parked at the edge of the road, and more people follow in the background.2006-12-26December 22 20102010-12-22A dusty dirt road procession moves through a rural setting with bare trees and dry scrub. In the foreground, a man in a white dhoti and white shirt carries a large two-headed drum slung across his body, while another man in an orange-brown tunic and white dhoti walks beside him holding a cymbal-like instrument. Behind them, drummers in white dhotis play drums and horns, and a woman in a red sari walks among the group. Several small colourful umbrellas with fringed canopies are carried at the back, and a crowd of people in white and pastel clothing, including children, follows along the road.2006-12-26A dirt road procession moves through a dry, tree-lined landscape under a pale blue sky. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis and shirts play large drums, one carrying a pink-and-gold drum and another a brown drum, while a man at left plays a small cymbal or hand drum. Behind them a long line of people, including women in saris and children, walks beside colourful umbrella-shaped canopies or ornate ceremonial umbrellas in orange, red and yellow. Vans and cars are parked at the roadside.2006-12-26December 24 20082008-12-24A festival procession moves along a dirt path past a green field and roadside trees. Musicians lead the group: a man in white dhoti and shirt plays a long brass horn, a woman in a green sari and a man in orange shirt play wind instruments, and several men in white carry round drums with gold-coloured rims. Many devotees in white with red and maroon shawls follow behind, and a line of saffron and orange flags and a decorated palanquin appear in the background under a hazy sky.2007-12-27A festival procession moves along a dirt road past white-painted shrine platforms and a tall ornamented flagpole with a palm-lined backdrop. Several people in white dhotis and shirts walk at the front, and a woman in an orange-brown sari stands among drummers beating large drums. Behind them, a group holds colourful umbrellas with gold fringe and a white canopy over the procession, while a white van and a few people in white and checked shirts stand nearby. A statue of a seated deity sits on a white pedestal at left. Strings of bunting cross overhead.2006-12-29December 22 20102010-12-22November 29 20162016-11-29A procession on a dirt road lined with pink bougainvillea and tall trees. In the foreground, a drummer in white shirt and white dhoti plays a drum, and a man in white plays a long brass horn (nagaswaram-style). Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirts walk with ceremonial parasols: two orange-and-gold umbrellas with emblem panels and a multicoloured striped umbrella. A man in orange and green robes and several saffron-clad figures walk among the crowd. A street lamp and a camera light stand overhead.2012-06-03January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA procession on a dirt path lined with palm trees and thatched-roof buildings. In the foreground, a man with a moustache and a yellow shawl over a white vest, with a pendant necklace, walks beside drummers. Several men carry hand drums with patterned fabric covers, one playing small cymbals. Behind them, men in white dhotis and orange cloth carry ceremonial parasols with red, orange and blue canopies and gold finials. Women in saris stand at the right edge. Several people wear identification badges on lanyards.2006-12-26